Directorate change

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Hilton Food Group plc announced the appointment of Gwyn Burr as a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committees, effective September 3, 2026, coinciding with Rebecca Shelley's departure from the Board. Burr brings over 20 years of non-executive experience from various listed and private organizations, including Metro AG and previous roles with Just Eat Takeaway, Taylor Wimpey, and Sainsbury's Bank. Her extensive executive background in food retail with companies like ASDA and Nestle is expected to enhance the company's remuneration strategies and talent retention efforts.

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Hilton Food Group PLC
19 August 2026
 

19 August 2026

Hilton Food Group plc

Directorate Change

Gwyn Burr appointed a Non-executive Director of Hilton Food Group plc

Hilton Food Group plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Gwyn Burr has been appointed to the Company's board of directors ("Board") as a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Board's Remuneration and Sustainability Committees with effect from 3 September 2026.  Following its announcement on 27 May 2026, the Company is now able to confirm that Rebecca Shelley will step down from the Board on 3 September 2026.

Gwyn has over 20 years of non-executive board experience across listed, private and mutual organisations.  She is currently Chair of the board of the Skipton Group and a Non-executive Director of international food wholesaler Metro AG.  Her previous non-executive experience includes roles as a Non-executive Director, Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair with Just Eat Takeaway, Taylor Wimpey plc, Hammerson plc, Made.com Group plc and Sainsbury's Bank plc.  Gwyn's executive career spanned 25 years and included roles with Nestle / Rowntree, ASDA and Sainsbury's, where she served latterly as Customer Services & Colleague Director.

Mark Clare, Chair, commented:

"Gwyn brings a valuable combination of public company and food retail experience to the Board.  She is a seasoned Remuneration Committee Chair who will be able to help further develop our approach to remuneration enabling us to continue to attract and retain talent for our business.  As a Non-executive Director of Ingleby Farms and Forests, a leading agricultural company producing high-quality food through sustainable agriculture, Gwyn has built a deep understanding of farming and food production.  I am delighted to welcome Gwyn to the Board.

I'd like to thank Rebecca Shelley for her valuable contribution during her time with us as a Non-executive Director and as Chair of the Remuneration and Sustainability Committees."

Gwyn Burr Commented

"I'm delighted to be joining the Board.  Hilton Foods is at an exciting point in its continued development as it executes its strategy to focus on its core business, enhance its mix and expand geographically."

There is no further information to be disclosed in respect of Gwyn Burr under paragraphs (1) to (6) of Listing Rule 6.4.8.

 

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Enquiries:

Hilton Food Group plc                                  Tel: +44 (0) 1480 387214

Martyn Espley, Investor Relations Director     Email: investorrelations@hiltonfoodgroup.com

Headland Consultancy                                  Tel: +44 (0) 20 3805 4822

Ed Young                                                          Email: hiltonfood@headlandconsultancy.com

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